so life has been happening lately. and for some reason i think i'll remember everything forever and ever but i often have trouble recalling what i wore yesterday. so allow me to blab.
willow is absolutely perfect. im not just saying that. really. shes soooo sweet and only cries when shes hungry, sleepy or hurting. and shes so stinkin cute. she changes and learns every single day. ahhh.
we got a new camera. its a fancy schmancy one and all i know how to do is take a picture but it does take a good one. its a canon rebel something or other. makes me feel all professional when i whip it out.
ive been feeling crafty lately. ive tried to limit my decorating in this house since we dont own it and how do i know itll work in our "real house" but im getting a little restless staring at blank walls and curtainless windows. i love decorating and slowly adding personal touches that just say "home".
i jumped off the edge and got a salted caramel hot chocolate frpm starbucks in target this weekend and oh my stars, i do know what we'll be sipping on when the role is called up yonder. Mm mm mm mm mm. but its pricey so i concocted my own recipe and it'll do my taste buds just fine.
i have the best husband. he's just so good to me and so humble. hes grown a lot these past couple of months especially and my word, sometimes it feels too good to be true.
i hate touch screens. and im typing on one now. just doesnt feel legit.
im dying to go to anthro. 'cept i never buy anything because its oh so expensive and i can find similar things at an antique shop or something.
we got a real tree. its such a treat to breathe in that smell evey day. and im sure all the extra oxygen isnt too bad for us. im no scientist so i
may have that wrong. i am a superhero though. just so you know.
i have one more week left of p90x. cant believe i did it. my partner dropped off the radar at about week 2 but not me. no sir. i'll post my final results.
i wish i could teleport. real bad. and i wish i never had to go to the supermarket or post office or bank. and while im at it, i wish for a money tree and a cure for cancer and brittle bone disease.
you have not cuz you ask not. just a little reminder.
w is hunting today. and my laundry room smells of dirt. it tickles me the lengths they go to to trek through the forest undetectable. they have to take a shower with a "scent away" soap. then launder all their loot in "dirt" scented laundry soap. and if thats not enough, they spray themselves with doe URINE!!!! woah dang. thats some serious hunger for deer burgers.
peace.
xo
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Willow Kate 4 Months
Willow, for the last two months, you change every day!! Sometimes more often than that! What a sweet personality you have. As long as mommy is right there you are as happy as can be.
-you now eat rice cereal. we mix brown rice cereal with a little bit of formula and sometimes some banana and you are really getting the hang of it. you open your mouth for bites now and its the sweetest thing.
-youve been waking up at night for your passy but you dont eat in the night. you usually sleep for 12-13 hours. we try to keep you up past 6 but youre more of a morning girl. so am i :)
-we went on a trip to nashville and were were a little sweetie. you got to meet daddys friend, richard.
-its your first thanksgiving. All of daddys family (16 of us) met at a beautiful lake house in hot springs arkansas and have had the best time. you werent sure what to think about so many people but everyone loves you so much!
-youve become very clingy to mommy. its precious to me and it makes my heart melt. i always wanted my mommy too. i still do :)
-you sat up for a few seconds but we're not quite there yet. maybe by christmas?
-youre reaching for things now. you figured put that your passy goes in your mouth. youre aim will get better. :)
-mommy put up some christmas lights and you love looking at them. wait til you see a christmas tree!!
-youve rolled over both ways now but you dont do it too often.
-when i hold you up like and airplane, you laugh. :)
we love you so much, willow kate. i know you can feel it. and your daddy and i love eachother so much! i know you can feel that too :)
-you now eat rice cereal. we mix brown rice cereal with a little bit of formula and sometimes some banana and you are really getting the hang of it. you open your mouth for bites now and its the sweetest thing.
-youve been waking up at night for your passy but you dont eat in the night. you usually sleep for 12-13 hours. we try to keep you up past 6 but youre more of a morning girl. so am i :)
-we went on a trip to nashville and were were a little sweetie. you got to meet daddys friend, richard.
-its your first thanksgiving. All of daddys family (16 of us) met at a beautiful lake house in hot springs arkansas and have had the best time. you werent sure what to think about so many people but everyone loves you so much!
-youve become very clingy to mommy. its precious to me and it makes my heart melt. i always wanted my mommy too. i still do :)
-you sat up for a few seconds but we're not quite there yet. maybe by christmas?
-youre reaching for things now. you figured put that your passy goes in your mouth. youre aim will get better. :)
-mommy put up some christmas lights and you love looking at them. wait til you see a christmas tree!!
-youve rolled over both ways now but you dont do it too often.
-when i hold you up like and airplane, you laugh. :)
we love you so much, willow kate. i know you can feel it. and your daddy and i love eachother so much! i know you can feel that too :)
Friday, October 29, 2010
Willow Kate 3 Months!
3 Months
-you have changed so much these last few weeks! You are so alert and make eye contact with everyone you see. You look at your toys and the books i read to you.
-you "talk" so much when we talk to you. Its so precious! Sometimes it seems like you can't contain your excitement! It makes us sooo happy!
-we are finally able to make you smile. Its sooooo amazing to see my little one so happy :) :). If i walk away and then come back you get so happy!! Its such a reassuring feeling to KNOW and SEE that you're happy!
-you do great at tummy time and hold your head high. You still like to army crawl and you can really go! You like to lay on your side!
- we got u a bouncy seat and you really like it. You reach out and touch the little toys. You've accidently made the music play on some of your toys so im sure youll figure it out soon!
-you took your first trip to the woods with daddy. He took you and your cousins jonjon and ty while the big girls went to the canton flea market. He wore you in the little kangaroo pouch and you did great! I told him to make sure you were warm and he dressed you in a snowsuit :)
-aunt kristi came to visit with your cousins and you just love them so much! Those boys adore you!! Jonjon loooves to hold you and feed u and tyler makes sure u have your passy. We went to the science museum and u got to see all the fish!
-you laughed out loud!!! Poppy was playing with you and you laughed several times!!! We all laughed too!! Now you do it almost every day! Its the most precious sound!
-we had your baby dedication at pinelake. It was soo special! You were so sweet the whole time and you were the tiniest baby.
-youve started teething! You had been fussy (which isnt like u) and were chewing on your fists and then it finally occured to me what was happening. We think we feel a little bump on the bottom. I cant wait until it comes in! :)
-we've got a great routine at night. Youre doing so much better if you go to bed early so around 5:30 we give you a bath which you LOVE, then play for a little bit. Then at around 6 or 6:30 (when your eyes get pink) i feed you and rock you and sing to you and have our prayer time. When im singing or humming, you "sing" with me. I LOVe it!! Then you lay dowm without any fuss and go to sleep. You are sych a good baby!!
-the past few nights youve been sleeping for 11-12 hours, eating and then sleeping for another hour or so!! Its tough being so cute!!
We love you so much and are soooo enjoying getting to know you!! You are the biggest blessing we could imagine and we are sooo thankful for you!!! I just cannot imagine this world without you!
-you have changed so much these last few weeks! You are so alert and make eye contact with everyone you see. You look at your toys and the books i read to you.
-you "talk" so much when we talk to you. Its so precious! Sometimes it seems like you can't contain your excitement! It makes us sooo happy!
-we are finally able to make you smile. Its sooooo amazing to see my little one so happy :) :). If i walk away and then come back you get so happy!! Its such a reassuring feeling to KNOW and SEE that you're happy!
-you do great at tummy time and hold your head high. You still like to army crawl and you can really go! You like to lay on your side!
- we got u a bouncy seat and you really like it. You reach out and touch the little toys. You've accidently made the music play on some of your toys so im sure youll figure it out soon!
-you took your first trip to the woods with daddy. He took you and your cousins jonjon and ty while the big girls went to the canton flea market. He wore you in the little kangaroo pouch and you did great! I told him to make sure you were warm and he dressed you in a snowsuit :)
-aunt kristi came to visit with your cousins and you just love them so much! Those boys adore you!! Jonjon loooves to hold you and feed u and tyler makes sure u have your passy. We went to the science museum and u got to see all the fish!
-you laughed out loud!!! Poppy was playing with you and you laughed several times!!! We all laughed too!! Now you do it almost every day! Its the most precious sound!
-we had your baby dedication at pinelake. It was soo special! You were so sweet the whole time and you were the tiniest baby.
-youve started teething! You had been fussy (which isnt like u) and were chewing on your fists and then it finally occured to me what was happening. We think we feel a little bump on the bottom. I cant wait until it comes in! :)
-we've got a great routine at night. Youre doing so much better if you go to bed early so around 5:30 we give you a bath which you LOVE, then play for a little bit. Then at around 6 or 6:30 (when your eyes get pink) i feed you and rock you and sing to you and have our prayer time. When im singing or humming, you "sing" with me. I LOVe it!! Then you lay dowm without any fuss and go to sleep. You are sych a good baby!!
-the past few nights youve been sleeping for 11-12 hours, eating and then sleeping for another hour or so!! Its tough being so cute!!
We love you so much and are soooo enjoying getting to know you!! You are the biggest blessing we could imagine and we are sooo thankful for you!!! I just cannot imagine this world without you!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Willow Kate 2 Months
You are two months old today. It's gone by soooo fast, yet it seems like so long ago that your daddy walked you over to me in the OR. You've grown soooo much these past couple of weeks...
-We think you weigh about 10 pounds or close to it. You're finally filling out and getting little rolls on your legs. :)
-You are still so good and content. You only cry when you're hungry.
-Your baths and your morning massages from mommy are your favorite times of the day.
-You love tummy time :)
-You sat in a bumbo the other night and you hold yourself up so good. You are so strong!
-You still eat 4 ounces about every 3 hours during the day. At night you go to bed before 8 and then wake up at about 12 or 1 to eat and then again at 6:30 or 7:30. Daddy and I take turns getting up with you.
-We went to a retirement home yesterday and the senior adults looooooooved you!! Several said that they wished a baby would come in sometime. You're already doing your part!
-In the mornings after you eat, momma and daddy work out and you love to watch us. You must think we're pretty silly.
-You are wearing size 1 diapers and 0-3 month clothes. You're getting too long for your newborn dresses but the onesies still fit.
-You started "talking" a couple of weeks ago and we can tell you're curious about where that little voice is coming from.
-You are starting to know who you are in the mirror.
-You don't smile much but we know you can because you've done it a few times. I think you just like to take it all in. You are so happy though, especially in the morning when you wake up.
-We watch you on the video monitor and daddy and I just stare at you and as soon as you open an eye, we race in to get you!! We love you sooo much!!
-We had our first "date" since you were born and nana babysat you. You did you good and slept great that night! We went to a movie but thought about you the whole time.
-You army crawl during belly time and it's soo cute. I know you'll be moving soon.
-You and mommy had a BIG ADVENTURE when we FLEW to see aunt kristi, uncle steven and your cousins, Jonathan and Tyler in Ft. Myers. You were soooo good and slept most of the plane ride! Your cousins love you so much and helped to hold and feed you and give you your passy. Aunt Kristi even stayed up with you at night! :)
-You had your first shots. Oh my goodness, Willow, it was sooo hard for mommy and daddy. Our tummies were in knots and you were so happy showing Dr. Rey how you can roll over and plank and you had no idea what was coming. We got to hold onto you and as soon as it was over we wrapped you up in our arms and held you so tight. You calmed down quickly but we were still shaky. I saved your banaids :)
-You love being read to! You look up at us and it's so cute. We read our Bible every day, I want you to be familiar with all the names and stories and I pray for the day that you'll ask Jesus to come into your heart like daddy and mommy did. :)
-You also love hymns...especially Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know and There's Just Something About that Name.
-"Hollywood" is filming a movie right now on the street that we lived in when you were in my tummy. Very exciting ;)
You're such a sweet blessing to us and so many people and I am so so so very thankful for you. I tell daddy all the time that if I had known it was you in my belly, I never would have been so scared when we found out we were expecting. You are such a gift and we are so thankful for you!
NewBorn
6 Weeks
2 Months
-We think you weigh about 10 pounds or close to it. You're finally filling out and getting little rolls on your legs. :)
-You are still so good and content. You only cry when you're hungry.
-Your baths and your morning massages from mommy are your favorite times of the day.
-You love tummy time :)
-You sat in a bumbo the other night and you hold yourself up so good. You are so strong!
-You still eat 4 ounces about every 3 hours during the day. At night you go to bed before 8 and then wake up at about 12 or 1 to eat and then again at 6:30 or 7:30. Daddy and I take turns getting up with you.
-We went to a retirement home yesterday and the senior adults looooooooved you!! Several said that they wished a baby would come in sometime. You're already doing your part!
-In the mornings after you eat, momma and daddy work out and you love to watch us. You must think we're pretty silly.
-You are wearing size 1 diapers and 0-3 month clothes. You're getting too long for your newborn dresses but the onesies still fit.
-You started "talking" a couple of weeks ago and we can tell you're curious about where that little voice is coming from.
-You are starting to know who you are in the mirror.
-You don't smile much but we know you can because you've done it a few times. I think you just like to take it all in. You are so happy though, especially in the morning when you wake up.
-We watch you on the video monitor and daddy and I just stare at you and as soon as you open an eye, we race in to get you!! We love you sooo much!!
-We had our first "date" since you were born and nana babysat you. You did you good and slept great that night! We went to a movie but thought about you the whole time.
-You army crawl during belly time and it's soo cute. I know you'll be moving soon.
-You and mommy had a BIG ADVENTURE when we FLEW to see aunt kristi, uncle steven and your cousins, Jonathan and Tyler in Ft. Myers. You were soooo good and slept most of the plane ride! Your cousins love you so much and helped to hold and feed you and give you your passy. Aunt Kristi even stayed up with you at night! :)
-You had your first shots. Oh my goodness, Willow, it was sooo hard for mommy and daddy. Our tummies were in knots and you were so happy showing Dr. Rey how you can roll over and plank and you had no idea what was coming. We got to hold onto you and as soon as it was over we wrapped you up in our arms and held you so tight. You calmed down quickly but we were still shaky. I saved your banaids :)
-You love being read to! You look up at us and it's so cute. We read our Bible every day, I want you to be familiar with all the names and stories and I pray for the day that you'll ask Jesus to come into your heart like daddy and mommy did. :)
-You also love hymns...especially Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know and There's Just Something About that Name.
-"Hollywood" is filming a movie right now on the street that we lived in when you were in my tummy. Very exciting ;)
You're such a sweet blessing to us and so many people and I am so so so very thankful for you. I tell daddy all the time that if I had known it was you in my belly, I never would have been so scared when we found out we were expecting. You are such a gift and we are so thankful for you!
NewBorn
6 Weeks
2 Months
Thursday, September 16, 2010
this is jonathan
i got in a bear fight and a tiger fight a lion fight cheetah fight panther fight leopard fight and they all fought me together but i got all the people in the world every person i could get to help me and i won that's how i got that fracture. the end
i'm a really happy boy i like to climb i like to run that's all
my family is very nice they love me they care for me and i love them very much
i wish to be in the army
um i want to have grilled cheese the end
i know a lot about Jesus
the end
jonathan anderson
i'm a really happy boy i like to climb i like to run that's all
my family is very nice they love me they care for me and i love them very much
i wish to be in the army
um i want to have grilled cheese the end
i know a lot about Jesus
the end
jonathan anderson
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Willow Kate One Month Old
This is almost a month late but here is Willow Kates One Month Highlights :)
You eat so good. Every 2-3 hours. You still wake up in the night to eat
I feed you breast milk but we started you on formula also because I couldn't keep up with you. You like them both but I feel better when you nurse :)
You've been lifting your head since you were born and you've just gotten even stronger. The doctor was even amazed by your strength. During tummy time you love to scoot and try to roll over.
You weigh a little over 7 pounds now and we can tell you're growing. You still wear newborn diapers and 0-3 month clothes are so big on you so you mostly wear onsies.
You are focusing on us now but don't smile on purpose yet. We can't wait for that!
You love when we give you clay baths. It is so relaxing for you.
You are so content. You only cry when it's time to eat or when we change your diaper. You had a really bad diaper rash and I think I cried more than you!!
You've already been to the beach! We visited your uncle Kevin in Pensacola and you loved the warmth and the sound of the ocean. You liked the sand on your feet but not too crazy about the cold water.
You got in the hot tub with me last week (not too hot of course) and you loved it so much. You were so relaxed with your arms and legs all stretched out.
Mommy and daddy love music and you love to be in between us when we slowdance :)
We've been going to the village (our clinic in highland village) more and you do so good even though it gets a little cold sometimes and we have to go outside and warm up. As soon we step out, you fall asleep. It's so funny. You LOVE being outside just like mommy and daddy.
When we run errands, you like to be in your sling with me and daddy carries you in a tummy back.
You get so much attention when we go out and you deserve every bit of it :)
We can't believe how much you've changed. We love you so much and are enjoying every minute of getting to know you!
New Born
One Month
You eat so good. Every 2-3 hours. You still wake up in the night to eat
I feed you breast milk but we started you on formula also because I couldn't keep up with you. You like them both but I feel better when you nurse :)
You've been lifting your head since you were born and you've just gotten even stronger. The doctor was even amazed by your strength. During tummy time you love to scoot and try to roll over.
You weigh a little over 7 pounds now and we can tell you're growing. You still wear newborn diapers and 0-3 month clothes are so big on you so you mostly wear onsies.
You are focusing on us now but don't smile on purpose yet. We can't wait for that!
You love when we give you clay baths. It is so relaxing for you.
You are so content. You only cry when it's time to eat or when we change your diaper. You had a really bad diaper rash and I think I cried more than you!!
You've already been to the beach! We visited your uncle Kevin in Pensacola and you loved the warmth and the sound of the ocean. You liked the sand on your feet but not too crazy about the cold water.
You got in the hot tub with me last week (not too hot of course) and you loved it so much. You were so relaxed with your arms and legs all stretched out.
Mommy and daddy love music and you love to be in between us when we slowdance :)
We've been going to the village (our clinic in highland village) more and you do so good even though it gets a little cold sometimes and we have to go outside and warm up. As soon we step out, you fall asleep. It's so funny. You LOVE being outside just like mommy and daddy.
When we run errands, you like to be in your sling with me and daddy carries you in a tummy back.
You get so much attention when we go out and you deserve every bit of it :)
We can't believe how much you've changed. We love you so much and are enjoying every minute of getting to know you!
New Born
One Month
so many things
kristi from fort myers here ......
i don't even remember what i blogged about last, guess i should have looked!
in no particular i will post 9 things that come to mind....
jonathan had a pretty big deal head injury last month. long story short he fractured his head between his eyes kind of slanted down between his eye and nose.
he plays soccer. his coaches are tough but this is good. in this pic he's the one on the left.
we started school last week (homeschool) and it is going well. he's a smart kid and loves to learn so it makes my part easier.
tyler loves to do "school" to and we do letters and colors and have fun with things that 3 year olds enjoy.
jonathan does PE 2 times a week at the church. he enjoys it and it's so good for him to exersize and play with other kids. we are only doing it for the month of September. ($)
tyler and i either run errands or come home so he can nap and i can get some housework done.
tyler is a lot of fun and loves to do whatever jonathan does. he has a great personality but likes to be grumpy too. he makes a very serious face and can win the staring contest.
my friend emily is in italy on a mission trip for 3 months. check out her blog emilyitaly.wordpress.com
jonathan said some interesting things today as he does most days.
"i want to be buried next to jonathan when i die. since he was dad's friend he's my friend too. he seems like he was a really nice guy. his mom miss dottie showed me pictures and he looks really nice too. so yeah i want to be buried next to him in mississippi."
earlier i heard him tell tyler "you know tyler just because mom can't see you doesn't mean you can do that. God sees you all the time."
"mom i really want to see a mustard seed because you know that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you can move a mountain."
tyler likes to say things he hears on tv and pretend to be different characters. he likes for steven, jonathan, and i to pretend too.
pretty cute to see a 3 year olds mind come to life. he loves to have books read to him. i think we could read all day and he wouldn't get bored. after we read to him he likes to "read" it back to us. precious!
my sister and willow came for a visit last weekend. willow was 6 weeks old and absolutely precious! so so so glad they came so i could see her before she got too big. we had lots of fun. my friend emily took pics of willow. here are two of the pics she took below. check her out at http://www.dippitydotphotography.com
i think that was 9!
i have one hour to get my house spotless.......
goodbye!
kristi <3
i don't even remember what i blogged about last, guess i should have looked!
in no particular i will post 9 things that come to mind....
jonathan had a pretty big deal head injury last month. long story short he fractured his head between his eyes kind of slanted down between his eye and nose.
he plays soccer. his coaches are tough but this is good. in this pic he's the one on the left.
we started school last week (homeschool) and it is going well. he's a smart kid and loves to learn so it makes my part easier.
tyler loves to do "school" to and we do letters and colors and have fun with things that 3 year olds enjoy.
jonathan does PE 2 times a week at the church. he enjoys it and it's so good for him to exersize and play with other kids. we are only doing it for the month of September. ($)
tyler and i either run errands or come home so he can nap and i can get some housework done.
tyler is a lot of fun and loves to do whatever jonathan does. he has a great personality but likes to be grumpy too. he makes a very serious face and can win the staring contest.
my friend emily is in italy on a mission trip for 3 months. check out her blog emilyitaly.wordpress.com
jonathan said some interesting things today as he does most days.
"i want to be buried next to jonathan when i die. since he was dad's friend he's my friend too. he seems like he was a really nice guy. his mom miss dottie showed me pictures and he looks really nice too. so yeah i want to be buried next to him in mississippi."
earlier i heard him tell tyler "you know tyler just because mom can't see you doesn't mean you can do that. God sees you all the time."
"mom i really want to see a mustard seed because you know that if you have faith the size of a mustard seed you can move a mountain."
tyler likes to say things he hears on tv and pretend to be different characters. he likes for steven, jonathan, and i to pretend too.
pretty cute to see a 3 year olds mind come to life. he loves to have books read to him. i think we could read all day and he wouldn't get bored. after we read to him he likes to "read" it back to us. precious!
my sister and willow came for a visit last weekend. willow was 6 weeks old and absolutely precious! so so so glad they came so i could see her before she got too big. we had lots of fun. my friend emily took pics of willow. here are two of the pics she took below. check her out at http://www.dippitydotphotography.com
i think that was 9!
i have one hour to get my house spotless.......
goodbye!
kristi <3
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